Fortnite’s squad structure might be getting its biggest shake-up in years. A newly surfaced leak suggests that Epic Games is preparing to introduce five-player squads, a potential addition that would expand the classic four-person team format that has defined the game since its earliest seasons.
The discovery comes from dataminers who claim to have found a new playlist reference labeled “Quints” hidden inside Fortnite’s game files. The tag appears alongside existing modes like Solo, Duos, Trios, and standard Squads, implying that Epic may be testing native support for a larger team size.
Epic hasn’t commented publicly, and this playlist hasn’t shown up in-game yet. But the leak has already caused a surge of speculation across competitive circles and casual communities alike. Five-player squads would dramatically change the pace of matches, opening the door to expanded team roles, more chaotic firefights, and fresh tactical setups.
The idea isn’t completely unexpected. As Fortnite continues to experiment with new mechanics, mobility systems, and seasonal overhauls, larger team formats could help shake up familiar metas and give squads more flexibility especially for friend groups that often struggle to fit everyone into a four-slot lineup.
Whether “Quints” will be a limited-time playlist or a permanent addition remains unknown, but if the leak is accurate, Fortnite could be on the verge of one of its most significant Battle Royale updates in recent memory.
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What is “Quints”?
It appears to be the internal name for a new playlist supporting five-player squads.
